Graduate Progam Information:
Marnie Leonard
970-491-2403
Marnie.Leonard@colostate.edu

Graduate Study

M.A. in English Education

In this program, you gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of English language arts. The program offers courses in literature, language, reading, writing, and pedagogy. English Licensure is required before the degree is conferred. Apply by January 15 if you want to be considered for any University fellowship.

Teaching Assistantships

Teaching Assistantships are available on a competitive basis. Most assistantships begin in the fall semester. Please apply by January 15th for full consideration.

Requirements for degree:

Completion of Plan A (32 semester credits, including six credits of thesis) or Plan B (35 semester credits, including two credits of final project)
Completion of required core courses listed below
Completion of a written comprehensive exam -- See sample exam information.
Oral defense of your thesis or independent study project
Teaching licensure
View Advising Checksheet
For additional details, see Graduate Advising Notes: MA Programs

Most students complete their degrees in 2 years (four to five semesters of course work) if they have a teaching license. Students without a license should plan on an extra two to four semesters, depending on their background. A maximum of 9 credits for Plan A or 12 credits for Plan B may be taken outside the English Department.

Core Courses

E402 Teaching Composition
E600 Research Methods and Theory: Materials and methods of literary scholarship: bibliography, documentation, textual criticism, editing, and literary criticism. Students may take either the Literature or Rhetoric and Composition section.
E632 Professional Concerns in English: Topics will vary from semester to semester. Recent topics include Theories of Teaching Literature, Censorship and Writing, and Multicultural American Literature in a Democracy.
E698 Final Project (two credits) E699 Thesis (six credits are required; no more than six credits can count toward the degree)

For information about course offerings and registration procedures for the upcoming semester or summer session, please view the Rambler, the Department's student newsletter.

This information is not intended to replace your advisor or the information in the CSU General Catalog, the Class Schedule, or the Department Checksheets.

Contact us: Attn: Marnie Leonard – Through the mail at 1773 Campus Delivery Eddy Hall, Ft. Collins, CO 80523-1773. On the phone at (970) 491-2403. By e-mail at Marnie.Leonard@colostate.edu.

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